Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poeppigii
ID:
65707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 411 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065036



Common Names

  • Poeppig's Perezia
  • Poeppig's Daisy
  • Poeppig's Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Perezia nitidifolia J.Kost. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera affinis Poepp. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Perezia virens Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Lasiorrhiza poeppigii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clarionea nana Phil. [unknown]
  • Homoianthus remyanus Phil. [unknown]
  • Homoianthus brevicaulis Phil. [unknown]
  • Clarionea virens virens [unknown]
  • Homoianthus pristiphyllus J.Rémy [unknown]
  • Clarionea virens D.Don [unknown]
  • Clarionea virens humilis Phil. [unknown]
  • Clarionea caulescens Phil. [unknown]
  • Homoianthus brevicaulis Phil. [deprecated]

Description

Perezia poeppigii (also called Poeppig's Perezia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Perezia poeppigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perezia poeppigii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perezia poeppigii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Perezia poeppigii

Perezia poeppigii is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains region of the country.

Perezia poeppigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perezia poeppigii?

Perezia poeppigii

What is the common name of Perezia poeppigii?

Poeppig's Perezia

What type of plant is Perezia poeppigii?

Herb

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References